Melba Darlene Smith Carroll was born December 9, 1963 in Lawrenceburg, TN to the late J.W. Smith and Barbara Gambrell. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class in 1983 and enjoyed drawing. Ms. Carroll departed this life on Sunday, September 17, 2023, making her stay in this life some 59 years, 9 months, and 9 days.
She is survived by her son, Jonathan Carroll and wife Sandy of Waynesboro, TN; three sisters, Diane Smith of Waynesboro, TN, Deborah Brewer of Lawrenceburg, TN, Dana Davis and husband Kevin of Hohenwald, TN; one brother, Jeffery Smith of Lawrenceburg, TN; three grandchildren, Makenzie Carroll, Jaycee Carroll, Brantley Carroll; and one great-grandchild, Jamison Carroll.
She is preceded in death by her father, J.W. Smith; one son, Jeremy Carroll; and one daughter, Amanda Carroll.
Funeral services began at 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 21, 2023 with Bobby Carroll officiating. Burial followed in the North Highland Cemetery
Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Carroll family.
